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PIB Headquarters
GST evasion of about Rs. 6.00 Crores has been detected
An intelligence was received by the officers of the DGGI, Surat Zonal Unit that M/s NISA Industrial Services Private Limited,Vapi, providing Security Service, was indulging in evasion of GST by collecting the same but not remitting to the Government exchequer. On receipt of the information, officers searched the premises of the said GST registrant situated at Vapi. During the course of the search various incriminating documents were recovered substantiating huge evasion of tax. The unit provided “Security services” to various industrial units in Gujrat at Ahmedabad, Baroda, Bharuch, Surat and Vapi. As per the initial estimates, GST evasion of about Rs. 6.00 Crores has been detected which the registrant has admitted to have evaded and promised to deposit in a few days. Scrutiny of the seized documents is in progress to ascertain additional evasion, if any.
Another search was conducted against M/s. Param Construction Company, 210A, Deep Kamal Commercial Hub, Near Zoo, Sarthana Jakatnaka, Surat, providing construction service. It was revealed that the said firm has although been raising invoices and collecting Service Tax/GST but not paying the same to Govt. exchequer. As per the preliminary estimates, the firm has given Services worth more than Rs. 20 Crores with tax evasion of more than 2.75 crores. The evader voluntarily accepted the tax liability and made part payment on the spot with promise to pay the remaining amount in a few days. Further investigation is going on in this case.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
"Stay alert against cartelisation and collusion in Government e-Marketplace " - Shri Piyush Goyal
"Reduce and cap the transaction charges so that more traders are attracted to the GeM portal” - Shri Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal calls for making GEM more affordable and increase volumes
Minister asks GEM to use AI and further simplify the system
Shri Piyush Goyal reviews the functioning of GEM
"Stay alert against cartelisation and collusion in GEM" said Shri Piyush Goyal, while reviewing the functioning of the Government e-Marketplace  today.
The Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal asked the officials to make GEM more affordable and further increase the volume of business.
The Minister asked for bringing more transparency in the system. He said that operations should be audited regularly to ensure that all technical and financial aspects of GeM stay strong all the time.
The Minister asked the officials to make GeM more user & commerce friendly so that ease of doing business can be further promoted. He also directed officials to significantly reduce and cap the transaction charges so that more traders are attracted to the GeM portal.
CIM asked the GEM team to use AI and further simplify the system. He said that as the volume of operations grow, AI would be needed to bring most appropriate buyers and sellers together for transactions. Use of AI would also act as a watch dog against business malpractices like collusion and cartelisation which often sneak in online business platforms. He cautioned GeM officials to keep a watch on such things. Shri Goyal said that the transparency of the system should be strengthened and no one should ever get a chance to raise doubts on the integrity of GeM platform.
The Minister was informed that the pilot project to integrate GeM with the Indian Railways E-Procurement System  will be launched by next month while the process of integrating GeM with India Post and Ministry of Panchayati Raj is in progress.
Shri Piyush Goyal asked GeM authorities to wrap up the pending audit by the Directorate of Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification .
The GeM is a 100% Government owned Company setup under the aegis of Department of Commerce for procurement of goods and services by Central and State Government organizations.
Since its launch August 9, 2016, the order value of GeM has grown more than 90 times, - from Rs.422 crore in FY2016-17 to over Rs.38,620 crore last Financial Year with MSMEs constituting 56,7% share of total order value. More than 55,400 Buyers and 30,66,400 Sellers have onboarded the GeM. The portal now provides trade in 16,456 products and 206 Service categories.
The GeM portal was recently declared the winner in the "Best Use of Digital Technology" category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 . The CIPS Awards are one of the leading recognitions around procurement globally, which is conducted under the aegis of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply , London.
UPSC
Declaration of Final Results of NDA and Naval Academy Examination, 2019
The following is the list, in order of merit of 662 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 17th November, 2019 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 144th Course and Naval Academy for the 106th Indian Naval Academy Course . For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e., www.joinindianarmy.nic.inwww.joinindiannavy.gov.inand www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
2. The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.
3 The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence , West Block No.III, Wing–I, R.K Puram, New Delhi -110066 wherever this has not already been done and NOT to UPSC.
4. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarter at the address given above.
5. The result is also available on the UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.
6. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours on any working day.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC Distrubutes Charkha, Looms, Garment Machines to 2250 Artisans in West Bengal to Boost Local Employment
Khadi and Village Industries Commission  rolled out a massive employment drive benefitting 2250 artisan families in Malda district of West Bengal on Friday. Aiming to create sustainable livelihood opportunities in the state, KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena distributed 1155 new model charkhas, 435 Silk Charkhas, 235 readymade garment making machines, 230 modern looms and 135 reeling basins to artisans’ families. The beneficiaries include nearly 90 % women artisans who are engaged with spinning and weaving activities.
Distribution of these advanced tools is one of the biggest such exercises in West Bengal in recent years. This drive will be a big boost to the spinning, weaving and reeling activities in the Silk and Cotton industry in Malda. KVIC has disbursed Rs 14 crore to strengthen 22 Khadi Institutions of Malda. this exercise will also strengthen the readymade garment industry in the district which has been a major source of livelihood for local artisans.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said strengthening Khadi industry in West Bengal is aligned with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s dream of having a charkha in every houselhold. He said this will also help to achieve the larger goal of providing job to every hand.
“creating large-scale employment in West Bengal by strengthening the traditional Cotton and Silk industry in the state has been the key focus of KVIC. Reviving the closed units, strengthening the exisitng industries and creating sustainable local employment for local artisans will not only ensure financial self-sustainability but also help further strengthening of West Bengal in the areas of cotton, silk and garment manufacturing,” Saxena said.
KVIC Chairman said the employment activities rolled out in West Bengal will boost the calls for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and “Vocal for Local”. “Empowering the artisans with advanced machinary will speed up the production activities and ultimately add to their income. This will go a long way in further reviving the old crafts of West Bengal,” Saxena said.
It is pertinent to mention that since many centuries, West Bengal is known for producing some of the finest cotton and silk fabric. The state is widely acclaimed for its Muga, Mulberry and Tussar Silk that was a major atisanal activity since generations.
The state is also popular for its world famous Muslin cotton. KVIC has, for the first time, provided online sale platform to Muslin fabric through its e-portal, which has given big boost to bangal's Khadi Institutions. Saxena also urged Institutions to explore new products like durries, blankets etc for which KVIC is getting huge orders from paramilitary forces.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses condolences on the passing away of Union Minister Shri Ananth Kumar
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed condolences on the passing away of Union Minister Shri Ananth Kumar.
The Prime Minister said, "Extremely saddened by the passing away of my valued colleague and friend, Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. He was a remarkable leader, who entered public life at a young age and went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion. He will always be remembered for his good work.
I spoke to his wife, Dr. Tejaswini Ji and expressed condolences on the passing away of Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. My thoughts are with his entire family, friends and supporters in this hour of grief and sadness. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India reports 28,204 new cases in last 24 hours; lowest in 147 days
India's Active caseload currently 3,88,508; lowest in 139 days
Active cases constitute 1.21% of total cases; lowest since Mar 2020
Highest ever Recovery Rate achieved; currently at 97.45%
3,11,80,968 total recoveries across the country so far
41,511 patients recovered during last 24 hours
51.45 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Weekly Positivity Rate remainsbelow 5%, currently at 2.36%
Daily positivity rate at 1.87%; less than 3% for last 15 days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 48.32 cr tests total conducted
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
PM to release 13th instalment amount of more than Rs. 16,800 crores to more than 8 crore beneficiary farmers under the PM-KISAN at Belagavi, Karnataka tomorrow
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release Rs 2000 each to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme  scheme tomorrow. A total of more than Rs. 16,800 crores will be deposited directly in the accounts of more than eight crore farmers under the Scheme.
The highly anticipated release of the PM-KISAN 13th instalment, in conjunction with the Indian Railways and the Jal Jeevan Mission, will take place at Belagavi, Karnataka. The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Manoj Ahuja will be present. The event is anticipated to draw an impressive attendance of over one lakh attendees, comprising PM-KISAN and Jal Jeevan Mission beneficiaries. Those interested to watch the programme Live, may register for the event by accessing the following URL: https://lnkd.in/gU9NFpd and tune in to witness the live event proceedings on https://pmindiawebcast.nic.in/
The 11th and 12th instalments under the Scheme were given in May and October last year. With the release of the 13th instalment, the government has continued its commitment to support India's farmers and help them achieve their livelihood goals. The PM-KISAN Scheme has already provided significant benefits to farmers across the country, and this latest instalment will further boost their incomes and contribute to the growth of the agriculture sector.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  Scheme in 2019. The Scheme aims to provide income support to all landholder farmer families across the country with cultivable land, subject to specific exclusions. Under the Scheme, an amount of Rs 6000 per year is released in three instalments of Rs 2000 each directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
All landholding farmer families in the country are eligible under PM KISAN, subject to certain exclusion criteria.
Till now, over 2.25 lakh crores of funds have been disbursed to more than 11 crore farmer families, primarily the small and marginal. Notably, during the Covid lockdown, Rs. 1.75 lakh crores were distributed in multiple instalments to support these needy farmers. The Scheme has also benefited over three crore women beneficiaries who have collectively received over Rs. 53,600 crores in funds.
The initiative's funds have spurred rural economic growth, eased credit constraints for farmers and boosted agricultural investments. It has also increased farmers' risk-taking capacity, leading to more productive investments. According to IFPRI, PM-KISAN funds are helping recipients meet their agricultural needs and other expenses like education, medical care and marriage.
PIB Headquarters
No Blackout days on New Year Eve for BSNL customers
BSNL Tamilnadu Circle is pleased to announce to its Mobile customers that there are no Blackout days on New Year Eve, 31.12.2018 of this year and New Year day 1st January, 2019. The bonanza does not end here as there is no Blackout days for the whole year 2019. It means that the restriction of using Special Tariff Voucher on Black out days is removed and customers can make use of all the STVs with freebies and concessional tariff applicable as on any other day in the calendar year. The earlier practice of restricting concessional tariff on high traffic festival days has been dispensed with by BSNL keeping the overwhelming response from the esteemed customers to use BSNL services.
Considering the increased demand for communicating with friends, family and relatives and exchange of good wishes during the festival season, the concessional tariff applicable for Plan Vouchers/Special Tariff Vouchers on voice and SMS are now made available to BSNL Customers without any restrictions. To delight its esteemed customers, BSNL is now allowing them to utilise the concessional tariff offered by BSNL for Voice/SMS fully even during festival days.
All the Mobile customers of BSNL Special Tariff Voucher in prepaid and ADD ON packs of postpaid, can continue to avail the concessional tariff associated with it without any break as BSNL has withdrawn the blackout days for 31/12/2018 and for the calendar year 2019.
Maintaining its tradition of caring of customers always and as a good will gesture, BSNL has withdrawn its earlier practice of restricting concessional tariff on heavy traffic days, with a commitment to provide affordable and quality service to its esteemed customers.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
749 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 61,233
Active cases stand at 0.14%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.68%
6,702 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,42,42,474
7,633 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.43 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,11,029 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Projects approved under the component schemes of PMKSY
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries  provides financial assistance in the form of Grant-in-Aid to the individuals, farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations , Entrepreneurs, Cooperatives, Societies, Self Help Groups , Private Companies and Central/ State PSUs etc. for setting up of food processing industries/ units/ projects. Financial assistance to eligible applicants is provided as per the Scheme guidelines and against the Expression of Interest issued by the Ministry from time to time.
Number ofprojects approved for assistance under the component schemes of Central Sector Scheme -PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA  is as follows:
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Year
|
|
Number of projects approved under PMKSY
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Mega
Food
Park Scheme
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|
Integrated Cold Chain and
Value Addition Infrastructure
Scheme
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|
Scheme for
Creation of
Backward & Forward Linkages
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|
Operation Greens scheme
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|
Scheme for
Creation/Expansion of Food Processing &
Preservation Capacities
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|
Scheme for
Creation of
Infrastructure for Agro
Processing Clusters
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|
2016-17
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0
|
|
3
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
2017-18
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|
4
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|
88
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|
0
|
|
NA
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33
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|
3
|
|
2018-19
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|
0
|
|
44
|
|
47
|
|
2
|
|
84
|
|
17
|
|
2019-20
|
|
2
|
|
15
|
|
7
|
|
3
|
|
123
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|
14
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|
2020-21
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2
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|
47
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7
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1
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50
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22
|
|
Total
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|
8
|
|
197
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|
61
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|
6
|
|
290
|
|
56
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri RameswarTeli in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Colour presentation by Hon’ble President of India to Army Aviation Corps
In his capacity as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Hon'ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented colours to the Army Aviation Corps on 10 Oct 2019 in a ceremonial parade, held at Army Aviation Base, Nasik Road. The colours were received by Combat Army Aviation Training School on behalf of the Army Aviation Corps. Speaking on the occasion, he complemented the Army Aviation Corps and lauded their immense contribution towards nation building.
Army Aviation Corps is the youngest corps of the Indian Army. However, in the last 32 years it has excelled in all spheres and proved their mettle in various operations. Immediately after its raising in 1986, the Army Aviation Corps proved its impeccable combat credentials during 'Operation Pawan' in Sri Lanka. The Siachen Glacier has been the ultimate operational frontier for the Corps since 1984. Routinely operating at 20000 feet and above in extremely challenging conditions, the highly skilled and motivated pilots of the Corps have been supporting 'Operation Meghdoot' with skill and dedication.
The President congratulated Lieutenant General Kanwal Kumar, Director General and Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation and all ranks  for their devotion to duty and professional conduct.
The ceremony was witnessed by Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtraand various civil and military dignitaries. General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General PS Rajeshwar, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff and Lieutenant General SK Saini, GOC-in-C Southern Command alongwith a large number of serving officers and veterans witnessed the grand ceremony and helicopter fly past.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
GENERIC NAMES OF MEDICINE IN MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
Medical Council of India  Regulations, 2002 provides that every physician should as far as possible prescribe drugs with generic names. Further, the erstwhile Medical Council of India  had issued Circulars in which all the Registered Medical Practitioners were directed to comply with the aforesaid provisions.
The National Medical Commission  Act, 2019 empowers Ethics and Medical Registration Board  of NMC and the appropriate State Medical Councils to take disciplinary action against a doctor for violation of provisions of the aforesaid Regulations.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI begins Market Study in E-Commerce in India, findings expected at end of August
The Competition Commission of India  is conducting a Market Study on E-commerce in India . In view of the rapid growth of electronic commerce  and the rising importance of online trade in a large number of goods and services in India, the study will allow the CCI to develop a better understanding of the functioning of e-commerce in the country and its implications for markets and competition.
The preliminary findings of the study will be presented at a Workshop to be held in the end of August 2019. All relevant stakeholders will be invited to share their views and deliberate on identified issues at this workshop. The final study report is expected to be published in the third quarter of 2019-20.
The e-commerce study is 20th in the series of market studies that have been conducted by the CCI till date. Market studies contribute significantly to the capacity of competition authorities in appreciating competitive dynamics in markets and can also form a useful basis for competition advocacy. The e-commerce study does not form part of any investigation and/or inquiry in any of the proceedings pending before the CCI. The study of e-commerce is necessary given the novel issues and challenges that digital markets bring forth for competition regulation.
The objectives of the study on e-commerce in India are:
- to study market trends with a particular focus on emerging distribution methods and strategies in response to ecommerce
- to understand business practices and contractual provisions in ecommerce, their underlying rationale and implications for competition.
- to identify impediments to competition, if any, relating to ecommerce.
- to ascertain enforcement and advocacy priorities for the CCI in e-commerce
The study is a combination of desk research, market survey and stakeholder consultation. Qualitative and quantitative information is being collected from secondary and primary sources. Designed by a market study team at the CCI, it is being implemented by an external agency that has been engaged for the purpose. The study team is holding consultation meetings with enterprises and industry associations followed by a questionnaire survey amongst a range of stakeholders throughout the country.
The enterprises concerned include e-commerce platforms, manufacturers, wholesalers/ retailers, hotels, restaurants and payment systems. The study intends to cover such products where the growth of online commerce has been the most significant, including both goods  and services . The focus areas of the study include the emerging trends in business models and distribution mechanisms, market structure and business practices including contractual provisions and vertical restraints.